( Raleigh's still covered in colored powder but since the shirt's a freebie from the race organizers, he cares less about it than he might. He'll be sure to wipe down the booth before he leaves and hopefully nobody will mind that he's been color-bombed; he's hardly going to be the only one today, right?

He doesn't want to pass up an opportunity like this and he's riding high on adrenaline. It feels like a good time to seize the day. )

Lead the way, beautiful. I think I could put down about two plates' worth after that race so I might be an expensive date.